United StatesAuthorizes federal grants to revitalize schoolyards at public schools
Creates federal support for outdoor school spaces that can improve student learning, health, climate resilience, and community access if funded and maintained.
What it does
Establishes a federal grant program to plan and build “revitalized schoolyards” at public elementary and secondary schools.
Structures grants in biennial cohorts with planning grants in year one and potential implementation grants in year two; caps total award per entity at $1,000,000.
Sets funding shares and requirements: 30% of non-tribal funds for planning, 70% for implementation, a default 20% non‑Federal match (waivable for high-poverty or tribal-serving recipients).
Reserves 5% of appropriated funds for Bureau of Indian Education/tribal schools administered via the Secretary of the Interior.
Requires community input, ADA accessibility, prioritizes high-poverty and climate‑vulnerable schools, and creates a federal clearinghouse of design and curriculum resources.
Argument forSupports student learning, outdoor hands‑on education, and mental/physical health by creating park-like learning spaces on school grounds.
Argument againstThe program could be costly for federal and local budgets; implementation requires appropriations and many districts must provide a non‑Federal match.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Introduced in HouseLatest
- Apr 15Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.Introduced
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